Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN

Description

• The Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse patient-care specialist in all aspects of the Cardiac Catheterization and peripheral vascular procedures. 
• The Cath Lab RN is knowledgeable in cardiovascular care and demonstrates an ability to critically think and problem-solve on his/her feet. The Cath Lab RN’s practice is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing Code of Ethics. The RN has knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient populations served. 
• The Cath Lab RN may function as the RN Circulator, Monitor or Scrub for interventional cardiology or peripheral vascular procedures. 
• The RN circulator positions patient on the table and preps the catheter insertion sites following AORN guidelines for skin prep; performs moderate sedation under the direction of the physician; prepares contrast for injection during the procedure; records vital signs during cardiac/peripheral vascular procedures, supports/assists the scrub, physician and/or monitor as needed, moving equipment, troubleshooting issues with radiologic and cath lab video/imaging recorders and other equipment, pulling and opening additional supplies/implants, and operates POC testing as required. 
• As a scrub, the Cath Lab RN sets up and maintains a sterile field according to AORN guidelines, directly assisting the physician with stent placement, pacemaker or defibrillator insertion and other interventional procedures. 
• As the monitor, the Cath Lab RN documents hemodynamic values, calibrating and operating physiologic measurements independently and at the direction of the physician, calculating and reporting data to the team.
• The Cath Lab RN may perform various imaging procedures, at the direction of the physician, in accordance with applicable standards of practice (ARRT). 
• The Cardiac Cath Registered Nurse must be able to maintain calm while being effective and accurate in critical situations, foster an environment of collaboration and respect, and maintains a positive approach to working in a fast-paced environment. 

Requirements

•  Valid Nevada Registered Nursing License
•  Current BLS and ACLS Certifications 
•  Associate degree in nursing, Bachelor’s preferred.
•  BC-CV (ANCC Board Certification in Cardiovascular Nursing) preferred.
• 2 years of experience working as a registered nurse in a cardiac catheterization lab setting preferred.
•  Certification in Moderate Sedation preferred.